Christmas Experience Academy 2023

"Christmas Experience Academy" Blended Intensive Programme (BIP) 1-30 September 2023 (5 ECTS) is designed for students who are interested in the production and consumption of tourism experiences. The BIP is hosted by the University of Lapland in collaboration with the University of the Balearic Islands, University of Maribor, and University of Lisbon. 

The Christmas Experience Academy offers a unique opportunity to explore the production and consumption of tourism experiences. Learning takes place with real companies under the supervision of a team of lecturers from four different European universities. Our lecturers are actively involved in academic research and many of them act as advisers and consultants to private and public organizations.

Rovaniemi is one of the most exciting and magical places in the world. For no other reason, Santa Claus has made it his official residence. Being part of the Christmas Experience Academy will give you the opportunity to study and live in one of the world's leading tourism destinations. Furthermore, you will have access to the backstage of some of the companies responsible for the production of tourism experiences in Rovaniemi.

In addition to your studies in the Christmas Experience Academy, you will also have the chance to relax and enjoy free time with your fellow students. The social programme will give you a chance to see some of the main sights in Rovaniemi and, of course, meet our most famous inhabitant “Santa Claus”.

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"I would recommend attending an academy like this to every student, to brighten one’s academic horizons!"

(Germany)

"The way the course was organized, the combination of theory and practice on a daily basis, what a fabulous idea!"

(Belgium)

"For me, the course was great and beyond my expectations. I was in a constant flow."

(Netherlands)

"I will definitely remember this experience for the rest of my life and try to use this in my future school experience. I really loved how open the teachers were to us as students."

(Belgium)

"I learned way more than I ever thought I would. I never expected the course materials to be so relevant with all the companies around and the introductions we got from various companies; they all seemed to match with what was talked about during the day."

(Iceland)

"The course is intense but you will also, if you open your heart and mind, meet some fascinating people and make some new friendships that will make you grow as a person now and in the future."

(Sweden)